STATE OF THE STADIUM: GEORGIA DOME

The Georgia Dome, home of the Atlanta Falcons, is the newest
facility in the NFL. It was host to Super Bowl XXVIII and will
host the '96 Olympic basketball and gymnastic events. The
Falcons' lease with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority
is fairly unique. The facility was built with industrial revenue
bonds and on the sale of luxury seating to the Dome, with no cost
to the taxpayer. The Authority pays the team a $4 million fee for
rights to luxury seating, parking, concessions, and advertising.
The team does receive a significant percentage of net income from
the Authority after the season. According to figures, events at
the Georgia Dome generate a total economic impact of
approximately $209 million annually. Today, we continue to
profile NFL stadium's with a look at the Georgia Dome.